Carteret business gives to children’s homes

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Sep 25, 2012 at 12:01 AMSep 25, 2012 at 11:44 AM

A Carteret County business was recently recognized for its support of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina.

DAILY NEWS STAFF

A Carteret County business was recently recognized for its support of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina. Transportation Impact, a spendmanagement firm based in Emerald Isle, was among those honored by Baptist Children’s Homes during an event Aug. 18 at its McNeill Beach Cottage in Indian Beach. According to a company news release, Transportation Impact donated $10,000 to help the organization repair a retaining wall near the cottage that was damaged during Hurricane Irene in August of 2011. The total cost of the project was between $50,000 and $60,000. McNeill Beach Cottage provides underprivileged kids with an opportunity to visit the beach in a safe and caring environment. Transportation Impact co-founder Travis Burt and his wife, Cassie, also made a personal donation to BCH and were recognized at the event, the release said.